Florida Gators Defeat LSU Tigers 79-61
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Florida Gators 79, LSU Tigers 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won LSU Tigers vs Florida Gators?
Florida Gators beat LSU Tigers 79-61 at Stephen C. O'Connell Center on January 20, 2026.
Who was favored in LSU Tigers vs Florida Gators?
Florida Gators were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1600 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.
The Florida Gators showcased their dominance in college basketball with a decisive 79-61 victory over the LSU Tigers at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it featured two teams with strong records in the NCAAB league, with Florida entering the game with a home record of 14-5 and LSU at 13-6. The Gators have been in impressive form, winning four consecutive games leading up to this contest, and they maintained their momentum throughout the game.
In their last ten games, Florida recorded a solid 8-2, averaging 89.0 points scored while allowing 73.3 points per game. Their recent performances included a thrilling 98-94 win against the Vanderbilt Commodores and a 96-79 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners. Notably, Florida has been especially strong at home, boasting a perfect 6-0 record in their last six home games, with an average of 90.2 points scored and 78.6 points allowed in their last five outings.
On the other hand, LSU has struggled somewhat recently, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games and an away record of 0-3. They averaged 78.4 points scored and allowed 75.8 points per game during this stretch. Their last victory came against the Missouri Tigers, where they won 78-70, but prior to that, they faced tough losses against teams like Kentucky and Vanderbilt. The Tigers' recent form has been inconsistent, as evidenced by their 1-4 record in their last five games, averaging 73.0 points scored and 76.4 points allowed.
Historically, the Gators have had the upper hand in their previous meetings, holding a 1-0 record against LSU in the last season, where they won 79-65 in an away game. This trend continued as Florida once again asserted their dominance in this matchup.
In terms of player performances, Florida's scoring was highlighted by several key plays in the second half. Marquel Sutton made a 2-foot dunk with an assist from Jalen Reece, bringing the score to 72-55. Following that, Alex Condon added a layup, and Jalen Reece continued to contribute with a driving layup. Urban Klavzar also made a significant impact with a driving layup, pushing the score to 76-57. Isaiah Brown capped off the scoring for Florida with a 27-foot three-point jumper, bringing the score to 79-57 before LSU managed to score their final points.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Florida favored by 15.5 points, with a total set at 158.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Florida's ability to win decisively, reflected in their money line of -1600 for the Gators and +900 for the Tigers.
The game was played under favorable conditions, which likely contributed to the Gators' strong performance at home. Fans in attendance witnessed a high-scoring affair, with Florida's offensive prowess on full display. As the Gators continue their campaign, they will look to build on this victory, while LSU will need to regroup and address their recent struggles, particularly in away games.
Overall, this fixture was a testament to Florida's capabilities as they continue to assert themselves in the NCAAB landscape, while LSU faces challenges that they must overcome moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | FLA -15.5 | 158.5 o -105 / u -115 | LSU Tigers +900 · Florida Gators -1600 |
Leaders
- PointsUrban Klavzar18Florida Gators
- AssistsBoogie Fland4Florida Gators
- ReboundsRueben Chinyelu21Florida Gators
- PointsMike Nwoko17LSU Tigers
- AssistsJalen Reece3LSU Tigers
- ReboundsMarquel Sutton7LSU Tigers
Recent form
Florida Gators
Last 10: 8-2Streak W489 scored · 73.3 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W98-94at Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 17
- W96-79at Oklahoma SoonersJan 14
- W91-67vs Tennessee VolunteersJan 10
- W92-77vs Georgia BulldogsJan 7
- L74-76at Missouri TigersJan 4
- W94-72vs Dartmouth Big GreenDec 29
- W90-60vs Colgate RaidersDec 21
- W102-61vs Saint Francis Red WolvesDec 17
- W80-70vs George Washington RevolutionariesDec 13
- L73-77at UConn HuskiesDec 10
LSU Tigers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W178.4 scored · 75.8 allowed per game0-3 away
- W78-70vs Missouri TigersJan 17
- L74-75vs Kentucky WildcatsJan 15
- L73-84at Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 10
- L68-78vs South Carolina GamecocksJan 7
- L72-75at Texas A&M AggiesJan 3
- W90-62vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 30
- W104-90vs Prairie View A&M PanthersDec 23
- W78-65vs SE Louisiana LionsDec 20
- W89-77vs SMU MustangsDec 14
- L58-82at Texas Tech Red RaidersDec 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | LSU Tigers | Florida Gators |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-56 | 28-68 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 3-11 | 9-27 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 33 |
| Free throws | 10-15 | 14-27 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 52 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 50 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 24 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 26 |
| Assists | 12 | 15 |
| Steals | 7 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 38 |
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 24 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 7 | 87 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half28-42Rueben Chinyelu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half28-44Boogie Fland makes 0-foot dunk
- 2nd Half30-44Max Mackinnon makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half32-44Robert Miller III makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Pablo Tamba assists)
- 2nd Half32-45Rueben Chinyelu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-47Rueben Chinyelu makes 2-foot dunk (Isaiah Brown assists)
- 2nd Half33-47Max Mackinnon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half33-49Boogie Fland makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-49Mike Nwoko makes layup (Rashad King assists)
- 2nd Half36-49Mike Nwoko makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half38-49Rashad King makes driving layup
- 2nd Half38-52Urban Klavzar makes 27-foot three point jumper (Alex Condon assists)
- 2nd Half40-52Mike Nwoko makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-55Urban Klavzar makes 23-foot three point jumper (Xaivian Lee assists)
- 2nd Half40-57Xaivian Lee makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half40-59Rueben Chinyelu makes layup
- 2nd Half42-59Mike Nwoko makes layup
- 2nd Half44-59Dedan Thomas Jr. makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half44-60Rueben Chinyelu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-63Urban Klavzar makes 23-foot three point jumper (Boogie Fland assists)
- 2nd Half44-65Rueben Chinyelu makes layup
- 2nd Half44-66Rueben Chinyelu makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half46-66Marquel Sutton makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half46-67Alex Condon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-68Alex Condon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-69Alex Condon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-69Marquel Sutton makes 7-foot jumper (Dedan Thomas Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half48-72Urban Klavzar makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half50-72Max Mackinnon makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half51-72Pablo Tamba makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-72Marquel Sutton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-72Marquel Sutton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-72Marquel Sutton makes 2-foot dunk (Jalen Reece assists)
- 2nd Half55-74Alex Condon makes layup (Urban Klavzar assists)
- 2nd Half57-74Jalen Reece makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-76Urban Klavzar makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-79Isaiah Brown makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half59-79Robert Miller III makes 0-foot alley oop dunk (Jalen Reece assists)
- 2nd Half60-79Pablo Tamba makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-79Pablo Tamba makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Florida Gators, below favours LSU Tigers.
Venue
- Stephen C. O'Connell CenterGainesville, FL
- Attendance10593
- OfficialsVladimir Voyard-Tadal, Todd Austin, K.B. Burdett Jr.
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